Never heard of Front Mission? Unless your a die-hard gamer you probably haven't. The first and second installments in the game series were never released in North America.

Front Mission 3 is a strategy-simulation game features the ever-popular giant robots (mechs), an intricate plot, involving characters, and gameplay suited for both hard-core and casual gamers.

The games story takes place in the year 2112, ten years after Front Mission Second. You play as Kazuki Takemura, a student at a technical high school, as well as a test pilot for Kirishima Industries. He and his friend Ryogo Kusama are delivering new war machines, called Wanzers, to a military base located in Yokosuka when a mysterious explosion leads both characters into an unexpected turn of events

The Mech designs for the game are a natural inspiration for action figures, as you can see here, and Palisades Marketing has granted Raving Toy Maniac readers an exclusive first-look at this exciting upcoming toyline.

There are 5 figures planned for the line: Kyojun Mark, 107 Zenislev, Meledyne M, Drake M2C and Grezex.

Each Front Mission 3 action figure is approximately 6 inches tall, and loaded with articulation and lots of accessories. Each figure should retail in the $19.99 - $24.99 range. Look for Front Mission 3 action figures from Palisades Marketing in late Spring.